Sonia Sabri

In advance of her appearance at Alchemy this week, British kathak artist, Sonia Sabri, sets the scene for Lok Virsa:Without Borders, an event that celebrates the arts across the Indian subcontinent.

Lok Virsa comprises of a performance-lecture on Tuesday 17 April at 6-7pm in the Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall. There will also be a range of free workshops on Saturday 21 April from 11am-5pm which include Arabic calligraphy, a poetry recital and Pakistani Folk dance and music.

Photo Credit: Abhijit Pal

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